Apron Strings Lyrics - Idlewild

Apron Strings 

(Watt, Thorn) 

Idlewild 

Tracey Thorn - vocals, Ben Watt - guitar & vocals 

Album: Everything But The Girl (1988) 

WEA, Ltd.Sire Records, 25721-21 

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Apron strings hanging empty 

Crazy things my body tells me 

I want someone to tie to my apron strings 

Apron strings waiting for you 

Pretty things that I could call you 

I want someone to tie to my lonely apron strings 

Your baby looks just like you when you were young 

And he looks at me with eyes that shine 

And I wish that he were mine 

Then I go home to my apron strings 

Cold and loney, for time brings thoughts 

That only will be quiet 

When someone clings to my apron strings 

And I'll be perfect in my own way 

When you cry I will be there 

I'll sing to you and comb your hair 

All your troubles I will share 

For apron strings can be used for other things 

Than what they're meant for 

And you'll be happy wrapped in my apron strings 

You'll be happy wrapped in my apron strings.